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Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation Announces Business Expansion by Frontier Technology Inc., Bringing 200 New Well-paying Jobs to Colorado Springs

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023
Other Defense, Contracts, Data Management, State, Local, Satellite, Technology, Human Resources, Labor, Homeland Security, Professional Services, Defense, Public Policy, Government, Transport, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, EDC, Intelligence, Project management, Intelligence community, Innovation, Heart, Slave & Otis, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Workforce, United States Intelligence Community, Data science, Communication, FTI, Multimedia, Quality of life, Star Trek project, City, Environment, Growth, United States Department of Defense, Marketing communications, Machine learning, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Building material, Private investigator, Renewable energy

Powered by a highly educated workforce, cutting-edge technologies, and a thriving ecosystem, Southern Colorado supports innovative technologies and growing companies,” said Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, President & CEO for Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

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  • Powered by a highly educated workforce, cutting-edge technologies, and a thriving ecosystem, Southern Colorado supports innovative technologies and growing companies,” said Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, President & CEO for Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.
  • “FTI is proud to expand our space-related operations with the FTI ORBIT Center in Colorado Springs,” said Jose Hidalgo, president, FTI.
  • FTI’s $15 million, 200 job expansion showcases the vital role Colorado Springs plays in our national security.
  • FTI currently employs 60 personnel in Colorado Springs and operates in 34 States and offers seven facilities of varying clearance levels nationwide.

Humanetics Corporation Receives Funding to Study New Drug for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023
Science, Radiology, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Health, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, FDA, Pulmonary fibrosis, Pneumonitis, NHLBI, Lung cancer, Small Business Innovation Research, SBIR, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, BIO, Inflammation, IPF, Quality of life, Radiation, Lung, Disease, Clinical trial, COVID-19, Therapy, Defense, Patient, Diagnosis, Injury, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, United States Department of Defense, Pharmaceutical industry, Humanetics

The funding will support a series of studies with its new drug candidate, BIO 300.

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  • The funding will support a series of studies with its new drug candidate, BIO 300.
  • The studies will focus on the ability of BIO 300 to attenuate progressive pulmonary fibrosis as a potential treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
  • Notably, the drug has been shown to mitigate inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis) and pulmonary fibrosis caused by radiation.
  • Humanetics further expanded applications for the drug into cancer radiation therapy, COVID-19, and other inflammatory pulmonary diseases.

LinQuest Promotes Tessa Baerlocher to Vice President

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023
Satellite, Software, Defense, Other Defense, Contracts, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Intelligence, United States Department of Defense, History, Mitre Corporation, Radio, United States Department of the Air Force, Growth, Partnership, Mitre, Management, Business, TMC

LinQuest Corporation (“LinQuest”), a leader in national security space systems and technology solutions for the defense and intelligence communities, announced the promotion of Tessa Baerlocher to Vice President/Line of Business Lead of TMC Design Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LinQuest.

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  • LinQuest Corporation (“LinQuest”), a leader in national security space systems and technology solutions for the defense and intelligence communities, announced the promotion of Tessa Baerlocher to Vice President/Line of Business Lead of TMC Design Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LinQuest.
  • As Vice President, Baerlocher will lead LinQuest’s TMC Design Line of Business.
  • “We are excited to have her filling this critical position for LinQuest, and we look forward to Tessa’s leadership in our TMC Line of Business,” said Greg Young, LinQuest President and CEO.
  • Prior to joining LinQuest, Baerlocher was the Chief Engineer of the Army Platforms Department at the MITRE Corporation in Huntsville, AL.

DarkLight Expands to Washington DC and Partners with the Hack Factory

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 25, 2023
CMMC, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Washington Metro, United States Department of Defense, NIST, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Creativity, Risk, Ecosystem, Partnership, Hygiene, Northern Lights, OODA, MSSP, Medical device, D.C

SEATTLE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkLight, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DarkLight, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
  • Through a strategic partnership with the Hack Factory, DarkLight now has a physical presence in this critical region at the Hack Factory's state-of-the-art facilities.
  • What Matt Devost and Bob Gourley created with OODA and the Hack Factory is unique, and we are thrilled to be associated.
  • "The capability that DarkLight has built is a perfect match for the Hack Factory ecosystem and we look forward to working with them as part of the Hack Factory community" noted Hack Factory founder and established cybersecurity entrepreneur Matt Devost.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Agreement to Supply Federal Facilities in Three Southern States with 100% Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023
Carbon, Assistant, Executive order, United States Department of the Army, GSA, Atmosphere, CFE, MOU, Environment, Growth, Partnership, United States Department of Defense, Federal, Army, Environmental quality, Defense, Federation, White House Council on Women and Girls, Climate change, Renewable energy, Southern Company

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GSA and Southern Company to develop carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) options for federal facilities in Southern Company's service territories. The MOU documents the intent of GSA and Southern Company to collaborate on development of a roadmap that, when executed, will lead to federal agencies in that region buying more CFE and achieving reliability and resiliency objectives outlined in Executive Order 14057 [lnks.gd].

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GSA and Southern Company to develop carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) options for federal facilities in Southern Company's service territories.
  • "Through smart partnerships with energy service providers, we can help advance sustainability, create jobs, save taxpayer dollars, and ensure a healthier planet for our kids."
  • Southern Company has a goal to reach a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030, from 2007 emissions levels, and reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
  • Currently, the United States Army is the largest federal customer served by Southern Company.

NeoSystems Managed Security Services for CMMC Compliance Added to the Deltek Marketplace

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Martedì, Ottobre 24, 2023
Cloud, CMMC, Software as a service, GCC, FCI, CDI, NIST, United States Department of Defense, Government, Certification, Managed security service, Federation, Security, Product management, Environment, Partnership, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, Controlled Unclassified Information, ERP, CUI, Risk management, Medical device, DFARS

RESTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NeoSystems, a full-service strategic outsourcer, IT systems integrator and managed services provider to the government contracting market today announced that its Managed Security Services for CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) has been added to the Deltek Marketplace. Recognized by Deltek as a best-in-class global partner, NeoSystems and Deltek together can provide a comprehensive package that supports CMMC readiness. NeoSystems Managed Security Services provides a Secure Work Environment in which CUI can be accessed and protected in accordance with government regulations for all business applications. Together with Deltek Costpoint GovCon Cloud solutions, it offers the most comprehensive CMMC offering in the Deltek market today. Contractors that handle sensitive defense information will soon be required to certify under the CMMC program once it is enacted to remain eligible to participate on a DoD contract as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.  

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  • Recognized by Deltek as a best-in-class global partner, NeoSystems and Deltek together can provide a comprehensive package that supports CMMC readiness.
  • NeoSystems Managed Security Services provides a Secure Work Environment in which CUI can be accessed and protected in accordance with government regulations for all business applications.
  • CMMC Compliance Services – A set of services aimed at providing affordable, low-risk path to CMMC compliance.
  • "We are excited to add NeoSystems' Managed Security Services to the Deltek Marketplace to complement Deltek Costpoint cloud solutions to help support the cybersecurity compliance requirements of the federal government supply chain."

GlobalFoundries Awarded $35 Million Funding from U.S. Government to Accelerate Manufacturing of Next-Generation GaN Chips

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
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ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) has been awarded $35 million in federal funding from the U.S. government to accelerate the manufacturing of GF’s differentiated gallium nitride (GaN) on silicon semiconductors at its facility in Essex Junction, Vermont.

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  • ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) has been awarded $35 million in federal funding from the U.S. government to accelerate the manufacturing of GF’s differentiated gallium nitride (GaN) on silicon semiconductors at its facility in Essex Junction, Vermont.
  • This funding brings GF closer to large-scale production of GaN chips, which are unique in their ability to handle high voltages and temperatures.
  • The funding builds on years of collaboration with the U.S. government – including $40 million in support from 2020-2022 – that leverages the talent of GF's Vermont team and their 200mm semiconductor manufacturing experience, and applies it to GaN-on-silicon manufacturing.
  • “GF has a longstanding partnership with the U.S. government, and this funding is critical to move GaN on silicon chips closer to volume production.

CCC, StandardAero win contract to repair U.S. Navy engines

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
Poseidon, FFP, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, United States Department of the Air Force, C-2, CCC, EP-3, StandardAero, United States Marine Corps, MGT, M250, AMROC, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Squadron Designations, United States Department of Defense, Maintenance (technical), P-3, Air force, IDIQ, MRO, Navy, Army, Aircraft, Boeing P-8 Poseidon, Maintenance

StandardAero is a leading provider of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for both commercial and military aircraft and an approved RRMNA Authorized Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Center (AMROC) for the M250 family of engines.

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  • StandardAero is a leading provider of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for both commercial and military aircraft and an approved RRMNA Authorized Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Center (AMROC) for the M250 family of engines.
  • In the past 20 years, StandardAero has been awarded over $159 million USD in CCC contracts for MRO services for the United States Air Force, Navy and Army.
  • To learn more about how to sell to the U.S. DoD or to buy from Canada, contact the CCC team.
  • “StandardAero has a long history of delivering maintenance, repair and overhaul services for military engines around the world and CCC is pleased to partner with them to support U.S. DoD needs.” – Diane Montambault, VP of Operations, CCC.

WGNSTAR Joins US Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
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MALTA, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGNSTAR, a trusted partner for semiconductor manufacturers that offers managed workforce services and asset lifecycle management solutions, today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP).

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  • MALTA, N.Y., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WGNSTAR, a trusted partner for semiconductor manufacturers that offers managed workforce services and asset lifecycle management solutions, today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP).
  • MSEP connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who commit to recruiting, hiring, promoting and retaining military spouses.
  • Offering meaningful employment to military spouses promotes financial stability, workforce retention, and military readiness, all crucial to U.S. national security.
  • This partnership will allow WGNSTAR to maintain its commitment to providing purposeful job opportunities for military spouses.

Marcus & Millichap’s Military Bridge to Brokerage Spearheads Legislation to Help Veterans

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Lunedì, Ottobre 23, 2023
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“Marcus & Millichap is proud to assist members of the military in starting their careers in commercial real estate through our growing Military Bridge to Brokerage Program,” said Tony Solomon, senior vice president and district manager, Marcus & Millichap.

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  • “Marcus & Millichap is proud to assist members of the military in starting their careers in commercial real estate through our growing Military Bridge to Brokerage Program,” said Tony Solomon, senior vice president and district manager, Marcus & Millichap.
  • “The bill, which passed both houses of the legislature unanimously, was signed into law by Governor Newsom on October 7.
  • “With Marcus & Millichap’s industry-leading training and offices nationwide, our Military Bridge to Brokerage program is a natural fit for veterans to launch lucrative careers in commercial real estate,” added Solomon.
  • Learn more about Military Bridge to Brokerage here .